Yonjuro Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 (edited) My dogs don't react at all when I put peroxide on. I've used it on myself and it honestly doesn't sting much at all. Yonjuro, I'll have to check the strength for you. THanks Mim, Also got to agree from personal experience that peroxide doesn't sting anywhere near what apple cider vinegar does. Edited August 25, 2014 by Yonjuro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I find Betadine stings more than peroxide. I used Betadine on a good size graze on my leg and I sure won't use it again. It stung like blazes and didn't quit stinging for about 5 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yonjuro Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Aww C'mon, my six year old daughter doesn't complain about Betadine on her grazes :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 The Betadine cream is ok but no way will I use the liquid on an open wound again. The damn thing was stinging enough as it was without the Betadine making it worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yonjuro Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 (edited) ..maybe you have a sensitivity to the active ingredient. My family only use the brown betadine liquid from the chemist. Our vet also sells it in plain bottles for far cheaper than the branded stuff. Edited August 25, 2014 by Yonjuro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mim Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 The peroxide I use is 3%, Yonjuro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yonjuro Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 great thanks Mim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 3% peroxide(available from the supermarket in the first aid section) doesn't particularly sting on open wounds. I use it extensively for other things and often end up with it on my hands as a result and there's always scratches on my hands from garden work, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luffy4688 Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 (edited) Hi guys! Just an update. As you all have probably deduced by now, it is a hot spot. The vet has shaved the area surrounding it. Picture below. This was taken right after he came back from the vet. Basically the vet prescribed some antibiotics. And also Dermcare's Pyohex Medicated Shampoo & Conditioner. So far so good, it seems to be healing, and more importantly, Bailey's actually ignoring the wound. I guess the threat of putting on a cone collar on him is enough to deter him! I've also been regularly inspecting the area to make sure it's dry. Reading the replies above, I understand there's probably more better and/or cost effective methods to deal with it. But being the first time I've dealt with this and having no experience at all, I elected to follow the vet's advice. I've bookmarked this thread though, definitely some useful advice I can rely on if it happens again! *waves to Mim & Aziah!* Always good to see some old corgi regulars around! Edited August 25, 2014 by luffy4688 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 that looks fine :) Another thing - keep coat well brushed - often it's the woolly /dead hair which sometimes forms a nice layer under which the skin doesn't dry ..and teh 'bugs' get a toehold .I imagine corgis coats to be a bit like labs - who can be plagued by these darn things :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mim Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 That's looking good; it'll heal in a jiffy! Does he have any lasting effects from his back? Or is he completely recovered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luffy4688 Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 That's looking good; it'll heal in a jiffy! Does he have any lasting effects from his back? Or is he completely recovered? Hi Mim, There are some lasting effects. His rear left leg is not as strong or as coordinated as before. He walks fine, it's when it comes to running and when he tries to turn, sometimes with his left as the pivot, he slips. He's not in any pain & it doesn't seem to bother him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mim Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 It's a shame he hasn't gone back to normal but how great that he can move around and enjoy life :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 HIs hot spot was on his left leg, yes? Maybe he has some weird feeling/pain due to damaged nerves???? Just a thought :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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